The Globalist

We unpack new European Union sanctions imposed on China, discuss whether Israelis are experiencing voter fatigue and hear about the world’s first tunnel for large ships being built in Norway.

Has Brexit put the Northern Ireland peace process at risk? Plus, the value of political press briefings, a report on the closure of the border between Canada and the US, and Fernando Augusto Pacheco’s Eurovision update.

We get the latest from Brussels after the EU’s medicines regulator says the Astrazeneca vaccine is “safe and effective”. Plus: we unpack the wave of anti-Asian attacks in the US and get the business headlines.

We unpack the diplomatic approach expected from both China and the US ahead of a high-level bilateral meeting in Alaska. Plus: we get the latest transport news and discuss the winner of this year’s Pritzker Prize in architecture.

We unpack what’s at stake in a general election in the Netherlands and discuss the merits of paying journalists based on the popularity of their articles. Plus: why Hollywood should come to Broadway’s aid.

We discuss the ongoing uncertainty around the AstraZeneca vaccine and ask how vaccine passports would actually work. Plus, Apple’s €1bn investment in Munich and a closer look at this year’s Academy Award nominations.

We assess the ‘Quad’ meeting of Asia-Pacific partners and discuss Joe Biden’s focus on the region. Plus, we hear about the brewing political battle in Brazil between Lula and Bolsonaro, and recap the Grammy Awards.

We discuss the European Union’s growing vaccine exports and debate the impact of Lula’s return in Brazil. Plus: we pay homage to the cassette, following the passing of its inventor.

One year on since the WHO declared a pandemic, we discuss the way forward in tackling coronavirus. Plus: we unpack Beijing’s latest plans to “fix” Hong Kong and round up the latest arts news.

We discuss the WTO Trips council meeting and ask how the possible removal of patents for coronavirus vaccines could impact the global rollout. Plus: we unpack Germany’s explosive mask scandal and roundup the latest retail and fashion news.